
Series of documentaries exploring Britain's relationship with fabric, featuring knitting, needlework and wallpaper.
Documentary • Series • 2013 • 1 season
S1 E1 - Knitting's Golden Age
The story of how knitting rose from basic craft to the height of popular fashion in the 20th century, and sustained Britain through the hardships of war.
Sep 18, 2013 • 59m
S1 E2 - The Story of Wallpaper
Paul Martin looks at wallpaper from the 16th century to the present. It may seem insignificant, but governments have tried to control it and it has even threatened to poison us.
Sep 25, 2013 • 59m
S1 E3 - The Wonders of Embroidery
Medievalist Dan Jones goes in search of surviving works from the great age of English embroidery, some of which survived the destruction of art during the Reformation.
Oct 2, 2013 • 59m
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Fabric of Britain
Series of documentaries exploring Britain's relationship with fabric, featuring knitting, needlework and wallpaper.
Documentary • TV Series • 2013